SDG 6 ยท Indicator
Toxic Water Pollution
Pounds per square mile
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Legend
Good progress or SDG achieved
Challenges remain
Significant challenges remain
Major challenges remain
Information unavailable
US Performance
Major challenges remain
7085.34
Description
Toxic chemicals released into water from production-related waste, pounds per square mile.
Long-Term Objective
The long-term objective for this indicator is a value of 0.15, indicating a decrease in toxic water pollution to an acceptable level of 0.15 pounds per square mile.
Reference
Toxic Release Inventory National Analysis, Environmental Protection Agency